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The two nations are presently in talks regarding the withdrawal of over 75 Indian military personnel from the Indian Ocean archipelago, prompted by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's request for their removal by March 15th.
The presence of a Chinese research ship in the Maldives sparks diplomatic tensions with India, reflecting a broader regional power struggle.
A Chinese research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 03, heading to the Maldives for an ocean survey raises concerns in India over potential military activities.
Ahmed Nazim, the policy director at the President’s Office, stated that the Maldivian delegation proposed the removal of Indian troops by March 15, emphasizing this as President Muizzu's policy. However, the deadline was not mentioned in official statements from both India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Maldives Foreign Office.
China criticizes a report by CSIS on the military applications of Chinese scientific research in the Indian Ocean.
Prashant Pitti, co-founder and Executive Director of EaseMyTrip expressed that the decision to suspend bookings was prompted by derogatory comments made by three Maldivian ministers, who have now been suspended, about Prime Minister Modi.